Minutes of Proceedings
Session: 2009/2010
Date: 04 June 2010
Venue: Room 106
The meeting began at 1.03 pm
1. Introduction and Apologies
1.1 The Speaker thanked members for attending the meeting at short notice. Apologies were noted from Mr F Cobain and Mr B Armstrong.
2. Finalisation of Order Paper for Plenary meeting on 4 June 2010
Private Members’ Business
2.1 The Speaker advised members that he had received a valid notice under Standing Order 11 that the Assembly should meet today to discuss the motion on ‘Safe Passage to Gaza for the MV Rachel Corrie’ (G McHugh and Dr K Deeny).
2.2 Members noted that a valid Petition of Concern had also been received in relation to the motion, which would defer the vote until Monday 7 June. Members also noted that the vote on the motion would take place as the first item of business on 7 June and be on a cross community basis.
2.3 Members agreed the Order Paper for the sitting, and further agreed that up to 1 hour 30 minutes should be allocated for the debate, with the usual speaking times.
The Speaker brought the meeting to a close at 1.05pm.
